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Getting to Know Us

Happy almost October, Flyers fans! With less than two weeks before the Flyers head west and the games start to count, we at Philly is Flyer are gearing up and getting ready to go. Here’s a little bit about the fine folks that will be bringing you coverage throughout the season.

Name: Dan

Twitter: @dsilver88

Location: Washington D.C.

My role with Philly is Flyer is: writer

I’ve been with Philly is Flyer since: the beginning!

My favorite current Flyer is: Ivan Provorov

My favorite all-time Flyer is: Eric Lindros

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: Connor McDavid

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: i’m always unbiased

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: Hmmm this is hard, probably Vasilevskiy

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: The success of the team/future team

The most overrated player in the league is: Carey Price

The most underrated player in the league is: Jonathan Huberdeau

This season, the Flyers will: Not lose 10 games in a row

The 2019 Stanley Cup Champion will be: Ooo this is tough too, hmm maybe the Jets

The 2019 Conn Smythe Trophy winner will be: Patrik Laine

Outside of hockey, my favorite things are: Weather (I’m actually studying to be a meteorologist and oh I’ve also gone storm chasing twice), concerts (I try to go to as many as I can, typically anything alternative, grunge, rock, or pop-punk. Also fun fact as of 8/10/18 I have seen Pearl Jam 8 times), running long distance, art/drawing, going to Penn State hockey games (technically it’s outside of NHL hockey), the Baltimore Ravens, and traveling.

If I could have any superpower it would be: To be invisible, that way I can sneak into concerts and games.

A hot dog is: a sandwich, don’t @ me

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Name: Dan Esche

Twitter: @DanTheFlyeraFan

Location: Philaldephia, PA

My role with Philly is Flyer is: List maker, live tweeter, postgame writer.

I’ve been with Philly is Flyer since: Day 1

My favorite current Flyer is: Samuel Morin

My favorite all-time Flyer is: Eric Desjardins

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: Victor Hedman

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: Samuel Morin

The most overrated player in the league is: Jonathan Quick

The most underrated player in the league is: Ivan Provorov

This season, the Flyers will: Make the playoffs but lose in the first round.

The 2019 Stanley Cup Champion will be: Vegas Golden Knights

The 2019 Conn Smythe Trophy winner will be: Connor Hellebuyck

Outside of hockey, my favorite things are: baseball, music

If I could have any superpower it would be: I want to fly

A hot dog is: A sandwich

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Name: Joshua Bright

Twitter: @ThPriceIsBright

Location: Los Angeles, California

My role with Philly is Flyer is: Prospect Writer

I’ve been with Philly is Flyer since: August 2017

My favorite current Flyer is: Sean Couturier

My favorite all-time Flyer is: Simon Gagne

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: David Pastrnak

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: Claude Giroux’s Elite Status

The most overrated player in the league is: Drew Doughty

The most underrated player in the league is: Alexander Barkov

This season, the Flyers will: Make it past the first round of playoffs.

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: Jonathan Quick

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: Dave Hakstol.

The most overrated player in the league is: Henrik Lundquist, definitely not as good as he once was but I feel like he still gets billed as a top 5 goalie.

The most underrated player in the league is: Artemi Panarin, Chicago let him go for less than his value and Columbus could end up doing the same. And of course Claude Giroux is the most important player to any team that no one talks about.

This season, the Flyers will: Lose in the second round of the playoffs.

The 2019 Stanley Cup Champion will be: This could be the year Tampa finally gets back to the top of the mountain.

The 2019 Conn Smythe Trophy winner will be: Depends how the series goes but could be either Kucherov or Vasilevskiy.

Outside of hockey, my favorite things are: Eagles, Phillies, Sixers.

If I could have any superpower it would be: Predict the future, or invisibility.

A hot dog is: Just a hot dog whether it’s in a bun or not.

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Name: Anthony DiGrazio

Twitter: @AnthonyDiGrazio

Location: Eagleville, PA

My role with Philly is Flyer is: Founder/Contributor

I’ve been with Philly is Flyer since: The beginning (March 2017)

My favorite current Flyer is: Claude Giroux/Wayne Simmonds

My favorite all-time Flyer is: Rod Brinda’mour

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: McJesus

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: The amazing fans and the outstanding support the team receives year after year.

The most overrated player in the league is: T.J. Oshie

The most underrated player in the league is: Artemi Panarin

This season, the Flyers will: Make the ECF

The 2019 Stanley Cup Champion will be: Lightning

The 2019 Conn Smythe Trophy winner will be: Connor McDavid

Outside of hockey, my favorite things are: Hanging out with my three dogs and my fiancé

If I could have any superpower it would be: Be able to time travel

A hot dog is: disgusting and not a sandwich

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Name: Kevin Fortier

Twitter: ksfortier

Location: Raleigh, NC

My role with Philly is Flyer is: Writer/Contributor

I’ve been with Philly is Flyer since: The very beginning

My favorite current Flyer is: Travis Konecny

My favorite all-time Flyer is: Eric Lindros

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: Connor McDavid

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: Hakstol

If I could add anyone to this current roster (regardless of cost) it would be: So my Penguin-hating heart literally shrinks three sizes every time I say this, but I would add Jake Guenzel in a heartbeat, no hesitation or questions asked.

When it comes to the Flyers, I have a very hard time being unbiased about: How much I love goalies.

The most overrated player in the league is: Brad Marchand

The most underrated player in the league is: Claude Giroux, for sure.

This season, the Flyers will: Make it to round 2 of the playoffs, at the least.